Event “Enhancing the skills of youth with learning disabilities” on 22 June 2...Karel Van Isacker
Event “Enhancing the skills of youth with learning disabilities” on 22 June 2018 – Brussels, Belgium
In the context of the “Intelligent Serious Games for Social and Cognitive Competence” project (ISG), we organised the event “Enhancing the skills of youth with learning disabilities” on 22 June 2018, in Brussels, Belgium.
The event highlighted a whole range of initiatives that have as common goal to enhance skills of youth with (learning) disabilities.
Target audience:
People with disabilities, and their families and friends
Teachers / Trainers / Tutors from inclusive and special education
Youth and disability organisations
Personal caregivers
ICT and AT experts
Program:
8.30-9.00: Registration and welcome
OPENING (9.00-9.30)
Opening + introduction to ISG – Karel Van Isacker (CEO, PhoenixKM)
SESSION 1 (9.30-10.30)
Increased independence for youth with learning disabilities
Chair: Jean-Marie Vanhove (inclusion expert)
9.30 – 10.00: More independence for youth with learning disabilities – EU context: Helga Stevens (N-VA), Member of the European Parliament, Vice-Chair ECR, Co-chair Disability Intergroup
10.00 – 10.20: Witness accounts of pilot participants
10.20 – 10.30: Discussion – questions
SESSION 2 (10.30 – 11.30)
Need for skills enhancements: A European perspective
Chair: Shervin Shirmohammadi, Sehir University, Turkey
10.30 – 10.50: EU Disability Policy: Inmaculada Placencia-Porrero (Deputy Head of Unit, for Rights of Persons with Disabilities within the Directorate General for Justice)
10.50 – 11.10: The need for skills training for people with disabilities: Mark Van Assche (TOLBO vzw)
11.10- 11.30: Discussion and questions
Break + exhibition (11.30 – 12.00)
SESSION 3: (12.00- 13.30)
Examples of how skills training is applied in various initiatives towards vulnerable groups
Chair: Petya Grudeva, MCA
12.00 – 12.20: Play2DO – MCA
12.20 – 12.40: Pathway+ and Speech pathology – Karel Van Isacker, PhoenixKM
12.40 – 13.00: Positive Leisure + Access Interact + ST4ALL – NARHU
13.00 – 13.30: Discussion and questions
Closing words by Jan Buysse, Managing Director vleva
Lunch (13.30 – 15.00)
Break and exhibition of wide range of inclusion oriented projects (13.30 – 15.00)
This project (2015-1-TR01-KA201-022247) has been funded with support from the European Commission (Erasmus+ Programme). This communication reflects the views only of the author, and the Commission cannot be held responsible for any use which may be made of the information contained therein.
Switzerland-Lao PDR Soci-Economic Development Consulation Seminar for Land-lo...Toura Vanh
According to World Bank 2013 statistics, Switzerland's GDP per capita was US$80,477, while in Laos it was US$1,646.
Switzerland has a much smaller land area of 41,285 square kilometres but its population is larger at about 8 million, while Laos is 236,800 square kilometres in size and has a population of 6.5 million.
Struggling to overcome its geological constraints, Laos, a landlocked and least developed country in Asia, has sought out lessons learnt by Switzerland, a landlocked but highly developed nation in Europe.
Presentation by Senior Advisor of the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC) for the Mekong Region, Mr Regis Gerard Avanthay.
"Physical infrastructure development to connect with its neighbours has transformed Switzerland from a landlocked into a land-linked nation. However, that infrastructure development requires huge investment."
Event “Enhancing the skills of youth with learning disabilities” on 22 June 2...Karel Van Isacker
Event “Enhancing the skills of youth with learning disabilities” on 22 June 2018 – Brussels, Belgium
In the context of the “Intelligent Serious Games for Social and Cognitive Competence” project (ISG), we organised the event “Enhancing the skills of youth with learning disabilities” on 22 June 2018, in Brussels, Belgium.
The event highlighted a whole range of initiatives that have as common goal to enhance skills of youth with (learning) disabilities.
Target audience:
People with disabilities, and their families and friends
Teachers / Trainers / Tutors from inclusive and special education
Youth and disability organisations
Personal caregivers
ICT and AT experts
Program:
8.30-9.00: Registration and welcome
OPENING (9.00-9.30)
Opening + introduction to ISG – Karel Van Isacker (CEO, PhoenixKM)
SESSION 1 (9.30-10.30)
Increased independence for youth with learning disabilities
Chair: Jean-Marie Vanhove (inclusion expert)
9.30 – 10.00: More independence for youth with learning disabilities – EU context: Helga Stevens (N-VA), Member of the European Parliament, Vice-Chair ECR, Co-chair Disability Intergroup
10.00 – 10.20: Witness accounts of pilot participants
10.20 – 10.30: Discussion – questions
SESSION 2 (10.30 – 11.30)
Need for skills enhancements: A European perspective
Chair: Shervin Shirmohammadi, Sehir University, Turkey
10.30 – 10.50: EU Disability Policy: Inmaculada Placencia-Porrero (Deputy Head of Unit, for Rights of Persons with Disabilities within the Directorate General for Justice)
10.50 – 11.10: The need for skills training for people with disabilities: Mark Van Assche (TOLBO vzw)
11.10- 11.30: Discussion and questions
Break + exhibition (11.30 – 12.00)
SESSION 3: (12.00- 13.30)
Examples of how skills training is applied in various initiatives towards vulnerable groups
Chair: Petya Grudeva, MCA
12.00 – 12.20: Play2DO – MCA
12.20 – 12.40: Pathway+ and Speech pathology – Karel Van Isacker, PhoenixKM
12.40 – 13.00: Positive Leisure + Access Interact + ST4ALL – NARHU
13.00 – 13.30: Discussion and questions
Closing words by Jan Buysse, Managing Director vleva
Lunch (13.30 – 15.00)
Break and exhibition of wide range of inclusion oriented projects (13.30 – 15.00)
This project (2015-1-TR01-KA201-022247) has been funded with support from the European Commission (Erasmus+ Programme). This communication reflects the views only of the author, and the Commission cannot be held responsible for any use which may be made of the information contained therein.
Switzerland-Lao PDR Soci-Economic Development Consulation Seminar for Land-lo...Toura Vanh
According to World Bank 2013 statistics, Switzerland's GDP per capita was US$80,477, while in Laos it was US$1,646.
Switzerland has a much smaller land area of 41,285 square kilometres but its population is larger at about 8 million, while Laos is 236,800 square kilometres in size and has a population of 6.5 million.
Struggling to overcome its geological constraints, Laos, a landlocked and least developed country in Asia, has sought out lessons learnt by Switzerland, a landlocked but highly developed nation in Europe.
Presentation by Senior Advisor of the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC) for the Mekong Region, Mr Regis Gerard Avanthay.
"Physical infrastructure development to connect with its neighbours has transformed Switzerland from a landlocked into a land-linked nation. However, that infrastructure development requires huge investment."
Slides from breakout session B4: Update on Brexit and the implications for charities, from the NCVO Annual Conference which took place on 16 April 2018.
The group presentation prepared for politics courses. The main goal of current ppt is to prove that we understood the given material, articles, books and official sites of EU commission.
The main focus on the decision -making models and competencies. In addition, the crisisification of the policy-making
Presentation by Prof. Kees Groenendijk (Centre for Migration Law, University of Nijmegen) on the occasion of the EESC hearing on 'A more inclusive citizenship open to immigrants' - Brussels, 4 September 2013
The European Unemployment Puzzle: implications from population agingGRAPE
We study the link between the evolving age structure of the working population and unemployment. We build a large new Keynesian OLG model with a realistic age structure, labor market frictions, sticky prices, and aggregate shocks. Once calibrated to the European economy, we quantify the extent to which demographic changes over the last three decades have contributed to the decline of the unemployment rate. Our findings yield important implications for the future evolution of unemployment given the anticipated further aging of the working population in Europe. We also quantify the implications for optimal monetary policy: lowering inflation volatility becomes less costly in terms of GDP and unemployment volatility, which hints that optimal monetary policy may be more hawkish in an aging society. Finally, our results also propose a partial reversal of the European-US unemployment puzzle due to the fact that the share of young workers is expected to remain robust in the US.
what is the future of Pi Network currency.DOT TECH
The future of the Pi cryptocurrency is uncertain, and its success will depend on several factors. Pi is a relatively new cryptocurrency that aims to be user-friendly and accessible to a wide audience. Here are a few key considerations for its future:
Message: @Pi_vendor_247 on telegram if u want to sell PI COINS.
1. Mainnet Launch: As of my last knowledge update in January 2022, Pi was still in the testnet phase. Its success will depend on a successful transition to a mainnet, where actual transactions can take place.
2. User Adoption: Pi's success will be closely tied to user adoption. The more users who join the network and actively participate, the stronger the ecosystem can become.
3. Utility and Use Cases: For a cryptocurrency to thrive, it must offer utility and practical use cases. The Pi team has talked about various applications, including peer-to-peer transactions, smart contracts, and more. The development and implementation of these features will be essential.
4. Regulatory Environment: The regulatory environment for cryptocurrencies is evolving globally. How Pi navigates and complies with regulations in various jurisdictions will significantly impact its future.
5. Technology Development: The Pi network must continue to develop and improve its technology, security, and scalability to compete with established cryptocurrencies.
6. Community Engagement: The Pi community plays a critical role in its future. Engaged users can help build trust and grow the network.
7. Monetization and Sustainability: The Pi team's monetization strategy, such as fees, partnerships, or other revenue sources, will affect its long-term sustainability.
It's essential to approach Pi or any new cryptocurrency with caution and conduct due diligence. Cryptocurrency investments involve risks, and potential rewards can be uncertain. The success and future of Pi will depend on the collective efforts of its team, community, and the broader cryptocurrency market dynamics. It's advisable to stay updated on Pi's development and follow any updates from the official Pi Network website or announcements from the team.
how can I sell pi coins after successfully completing KYCDOT TECH
Pi coins is not launched yet in any exchange 💱 this means it's not swappable, the current pi displaying on coin market cap is the iou version of pi. And you can learn all about that on my previous post.
RIGHT NOW THE ONLY WAY you can sell pi coins is through verified pi merchants. A pi merchant is someone who buys pi coins and resell them to exchanges and crypto whales. Looking forward to hold massive quantities of pi coins before the mainnet launch.
This is because pi network is not doing any pre-sale or ico offerings, the only way to get my coins is from buying from miners. So a merchant facilitates the transactions between the miners and these exchanges holding pi.
I and my friends has sold more than 6000 pi coins successfully with this method. I will be happy to share the contact of my personal pi merchant. The one i trade with, if you have your own merchant you can trade with them. For those who are new.
Message: @Pi_vendor_247 on telegram.
I wouldn't advise you selling all percentage of the pi coins. Leave at least a before so its a win win during open mainnet. Have a nice day pioneers ♥️
#kyc #mainnet #picoins #pi #sellpi #piwallet
#pinetwork
Falcon stands out as a top-tier P2P Invoice Discounting platform in India, bridging esteemed blue-chip companies and eager investors. Our goal is to transform the investment landscape in India by establishing a comprehensive destination for borrowers and investors with diverse profiles and needs, all while minimizing risk. What sets Falcon apart is the elimination of intermediaries such as commercial banks and depository institutions, allowing investors to enjoy higher yields.
Turin Startup Ecosystem 2024 - Ricerca sulle Startup e il Sistema dell'Innov...Quotidiano Piemontese
Turin Startup Ecosystem 2024
Una ricerca de il Club degli Investitori, in collaborazione con ToTeM Torino Tech Map e con il supporto della ESCP Business School e di Growth Capital
Financial Assets: Debit vs Equity Securities.pptxWrito-Finance
financial assets represent claim for future benefit or cash. Financial assets are formed by establishing contracts between participants. These financial assets are used for collection of huge amounts of money for business purposes.
Two major Types: Debt Securities and Equity Securities.
Debt Securities are Also known as fixed-income securities or instruments. The type of assets is formed by establishing contracts between investor and issuer of the asset.
• The first type of Debit securities is BONDS. Bonds are issued by corporations and government (both local and national government).
• The second important type of Debit security is NOTES. Apart from similarities associated with notes and bonds, notes have shorter term maturity.
• The 3rd important type of Debit security is TRESURY BILLS. These securities have short-term ranging from three months, six months, and one year. Issuer of such securities are governments.
• Above discussed debit securities are mostly issued by governments and corporations. CERTIFICATE OF DEPOSITS CDs are issued by Banks and Financial Institutions. Risk factor associated with CDs gets reduced when issued by reputable institutions or Banks.
Following are the risk attached with debt securities: Credit risk, interest rate risk and currency risk
There are no fixed maturity dates in such securities, and asset’s value is determined by company’s performance. There are two major types of equity securities: common stock and preferred stock.
Common Stock: These are simple equity securities and bear no complexities which the preferred stock bears. Holders of such securities or instrument have the voting rights when it comes to select the company’s board of director or the business decisions to be made.
Preferred Stock: Preferred stocks are sometime referred to as hybrid securities, because it contains elements of both debit security and equity security. Preferred stock confers ownership rights to security holder that is why it is equity instrument
<a href="https://www.writofinance.com/equity-securities-features-types-risk/" >Equity securities </a> as a whole is used for capital funding for companies. Companies have multiple expenses to cover. Potential growth of company is required in competitive market. So, these securities are used for capital generation, and then uses it for company’s growth.
Concluding remarks
Both are employed in business. Businesses are often established through debit securities, then what is the need for equity securities. Companies have to cover multiple expenses and expansion of business. They can also use equity instruments for repayment of debits. So, there are multiple uses for securities. As an investor, you need tools for analysis. Investment decisions are made by carefully analyzing the market. For better analysis of the stock market, investors often employ financial analysis of companies.
Currently pi network is not tradable on binance or any other exchange because we are still in the enclosed mainnet.
Right now the only way to sell pi coins is by trading with a verified merchant.
What is a pi merchant?
A pi merchant is someone verified by pi network team and allowed to barter pi coins for goods and services.
Since pi network is not doing any pre-sale The only way exchanges like binance/huobi or crypto whales can get pi is by buying from miners. And a merchant stands in between the exchanges and the miners.
I will leave the telegram contact of my personal pi merchant. I and my friends has traded more than 6000pi coins successfully
Tele-gram
@Pi_vendor_247
Even tho Pi network is not listed on any exchange yet.
Buying/Selling or investing in pi network coins is highly possible through the help of vendors. You can buy from vendors[ buy directly from the pi network miners and resell it]. I will leave the telegram contact of my personal vendor.
@Pi_vendor_247
BYD SWOT Analysis and In-Depth Insights 2024.pptxmikemetalprod
Indepth analysis of the BYD 2024
BYD (Build Your Dreams) is a Chinese automaker and battery manufacturer that has snowballed over the past two decades to become a significant player in electric vehicles and global clean energy technology.
This SWOT analysis examines BYD's strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats as it competes in the fast-changing automotive and energy storage industries.
Founded in 1995 and headquartered in Shenzhen, BYD started as a battery company before expanding into automobiles in the early 2000s.
Initially manufacturing gasoline-powered vehicles, BYD focused on plug-in hybrid and fully electric vehicles, leveraging its expertise in battery technology.
Today, BYD is the world’s largest electric vehicle manufacturer, delivering over 1.2 million electric cars globally. The company also produces electric buses, trucks, forklifts, and rail transit.
On the energy side, BYD is a major supplier of rechargeable batteries for cell phones, laptops, electric vehicles, and energy storage systems.
how to sell pi coins at high rate quickly.DOT TECH
Where can I sell my pi coins at a high rate.
Pi is not launched yet on any exchange. But one can easily sell his or her pi coins to investors who want to hold pi till mainnet launch.
This means crypto whales want to hold pi. And you can get a good rate for selling pi to them. I will leave the telegram contact of my personal pi vendor below.
A vendor is someone who buys from a miner and resell it to a holder or crypto whale.
Here is the telegram contact of my vendor:
@Pi_vendor_247
how to sell pi coins in all Africa Countries.DOT TECH
Yes. You can sell your pi network for other cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin, usdt , Ethereum and other currencies And this is done easily with the help from a pi merchant.
What is a pi merchant ?
Since pi is not launched yet in any exchange. The only way you can sell right now is through merchants.
A verified Pi merchant is someone who buys pi network coins from miners and resell them to investors looking forward to hold massive quantities of pi coins before mainnet launch in 2026.
I will leave the telegram contact of my personal pi merchant to trade with.
@Pi_vendor_247
how to sell pi coins effectively (from 50 - 100k pi)DOT TECH
Anywhere in the world, including Africa, America, and Europe, you can sell Pi Network Coins online and receive cash through online payment options.
Pi has not yet been launched on any exchange because we are currently using the confined Mainnet. The planned launch date for Pi is June 28, 2026.
Reselling to investors who want to hold until the mainnet launch in 2026 is currently the sole way to sell.
Consequently, right now. All you need to do is select the right pi network provider.
Who is a pi merchant?
An individual who buys coins from miners on the pi network and resells them to investors hoping to hang onto them until the mainnet is launched is known as a pi merchant.
debuts.
I'll provide you the Telegram username
@Pi_vendor_247
Exploring Abhay Bhutada’s Views After Poonawalla Fincorp’s Collaboration With...beulahfernandes8
The financial landscape in India has witnessed a significant development with the recent collaboration between Poonawalla Fincorp and IndusInd Bank.
The launch of the co-branded credit card, the IndusInd Bank Poonawalla Fincorp eLITE RuPay Platinum Credit Card, marks a major milestone for both entities.
This strategic move aims to redefine and elevate the banking experience for customers.
Exploring Abhay Bhutada’s Views After Poonawalla Fincorp’s Collaboration With...
Food for thought_29 feb 2016
1. I. The European Union: Past and
Present
II. The rights of asylum seekers
under European and Dutch law
Food for Thought
Radboud University Nijmegen
29 February 2016
3. Why a European Union?
• After 1945: avoid extreme nationalism and
war in Europe; improve living conditions
• 1951 European Coal and Steel Community
• 1957 European Economic Community (EEC)
• 1986 Single Market
• 1992 European Union
• 1995 Schengen
• 2002 euro
4. From workers to citizens and
from economics to politics
• 1957: Four freedoms = free movement of
goods, capital, services and workers
• 1986: Single Market = area without
internal borders
• 1992: EU and Union citizenship
• 2009: EU Charter Fundamental Rights
5. Beneficial effects
• Peace between Member States (talking,
cheating and litigating rather than fighting)
• Assisted change to democracy in Southern and
Eastern Europe: Greece, Spain, Portugal, CEEC
• Rising living standards and welfare
• Increased mobility for individuals (new
experiences, profit and human rights)
• No extreme nationalism (yet?)
6.
7. European Union a magnet
• From 6 (1957) to 28 (2013) Member States
• EU more competences: from economics to
asylum, education, health, energy, police, etc.
• EU rules effect outside EU in neighbouring
countries, candidate Member States, EU rules
as informal model, foreign firms have to
comply with EU rules (Microsoft, Google)
• More Member States => more internal
diversity
8. EU today
• 28 Member States
• 500 million inhabitants of which
93% live in their own Member State
3% nationals of other Member States
4% from countries outside EU
• 24 official languages
• 25% of the world’s Gross Domestic Product
9. Main EU institutions
• Council of Ministers (one minister of each
Member State)
• European Parliament (directly elected)
• European Commission: proposes new laws
and supervises implementation by Member
States
• EU Court of Justice: interprets EU law, decides
conflicts between Member States and EU
10. System EU
• EU laws (regulation or directives) made in
Brussels on EU level by Council and Parliament
• Transposition of EU laws in national law and
application of EU law in practices is task of
Member States authorities
• Control on correct application primarly by
national courts
• Relatively small budget and bureacracy of EU
11. Dilemma’s
• Uniform EU rules have different meanings and
effects and are applied differently in Member
States (internal diversity EU)
• Not all Member States participate in all areas
(Schengen; euro; immigration; police) (diversity)
• UK may leave EU after referendum (“Brexit”)
• Many problems can only be solved at EU level but
Member States refuse to transfer power to EU
• National politicians blame “Brussels” but have
agreed to rules before => makes EU unpopular
13. II. The rights of asylum seekers
under European and Dutch law
14. European law
• European Convention on Human Rights 1950
in force for all 47 Member States including
Netherlands and Turkey
• EU Treaty and directives and regulations of EU
valid for 28 Members States
• European law prevails over Netherlands law
15. European Convention Human Rights
Asylum seekers are human beings having all rights
guaranteed by ECHR to ‘everyone’, such as:
•Freedom of religion (visit mosque or church)
•Freedom of speach, including reading books
•Freedom of association and demonstration
•Freedom to move within the country
•Right to education (compulsory for children)
•Right to petition public authorities (Ombudsman)
16. EU Reception Conditions Directive
• Directive 2013/33 sets minimum conditions
for the reception of asylum seekers
• Guarantees housing, food, clothing and a daily
expenses allowance, and essential health care
• Information about rights and ID card
• Access to education for minors in 3 months
• Access to employment after 9 months
• Special care for vulnerable persons
17. Rights asylum seekers do not have
• Does not have the right to work (after six
months only with work permit)
• But may perform voluntary (unpaid) work
• No right to social security or assistance
• No right to family reunification yet
• No right to travel to other EU States
18. Residence permit for asylum
With asylum status much more rights (and
obligations):
•Right to family reunification
•Right to work without work permit
•Equal treatment in social security/assistance
•Equal treatment education, incl. scolarships
•Obligation to pass language & integration test
in three years
19. Difficult to enforce rights in practice
Law in the books law in practice
Difference caused by:
•Lack of knowledge about rule and remedies
•No money (contribution sportsclub; right to
travel but who pays ticket?)
•Fear for possible repercussions because fully
dependent on government (COA and IND)
•Procedures may take long time
20. Critical reports on Heumensoord
• Reports by National Ombudsman and Institute
for Human Rights (February 2016)
Three main points of criticism:
(1)COA no effective system of dealing with
complaints
(2) Insuffient protection against discrimination
(EU directive: protection vulnerable persons)
21. Critical reports on Heumensoord II
(3)“Total absence of privacy, no pocket money,
uncertaincy duration asylum procedure and
when request for family reunification result in
health problems, such as stress, sleeping
problems and depression”
Visible effects of reports?
22. Heumensoord and non-legal norms
• Non-legal norms, ethical and moral norms also
relevant:
• Honesty (promises IND not kept)
• Respect (treatment by COA)
• Human dignity (in EU Charter)
• Duration of procedures and reception conditions
also part of government policy (1) ‘Netherlands
should not more attractive than neighboring
states’ and (2) ‘asylum seeker should not yet
integrate in Dutch society’
23. conclusions
• Asylum seekers have many rights, but not easy to
realize in practice
• Dutch government was not prepared for large
number of asylum seekers => improvisation
• Government policy ambivalent: decent treatment
asylum seekers, but not better than neighbouring
countries and no integration
• Divided opinions in Dutch population, also due to
absence of clear political line in Netherlands/EU
• Recent policy tendency: no more Heumensoord,
but small scale reception centres